1Pe 5:6 | JFB | STEP | 6. under the mighty hand-- afflicting you ( ): "accept" His chastisements, and turn to Him that smiteth you. He depresses the proud and exalts the humble. in due time-- Wait humbly and patiently for His own fit time. One oldest manuscript and Vulgate read, "In the season of visitation," namely, His visitation in mercy.

‏ 1 Peter 5:6

6. under the mighty hand--afflicting you (1Pe 3:15): "accept" His chastisements, and turn to Him that smiteth you. He depresses the proud and exalts the humble.

in due time--Wait humbly and patiently for His own fit time. One oldest manuscript and Vulgate read, "In the season of visitation," namely, His visitation in mercy.